[Intro: Soft piano, upright bass, gentle vinyl crackle] [Verse 1] There’s a blue moon over Philadelphia, And the river’s shining silver in the night. There’s a lonely train down by the station, And a thousand windows glowing with their light. I can hear the city softly breathing, As the evening settles slowly on the street. But there’s only one thing I’ve been dreaming, And that’s the sound of your footsteps coming back to me. [Chorus] Oh, blue moon over Philadelphia, Won’t you shine upon my darling tonight? Tell her someone’s waiting by the river, With a heart that’s burning brighter than your light. And if the morning steals away your silver, And the stars all disappear into the blue, There’ll still be a moon over Philadelphia, And a lonely heart that’s waiting here for you. [Verse 2] There’s a streetlamp glowing on the corner, Where we kissed beneath the autumn falling rain. And the old café is closing early, But I swear I hear our favorite song again. Every shadow holds a little memory, Every passing car reminds me of your smile. And the river keeps on rolling toward the ocean, Taking all my lonely wishes mile by mile. [Chorus] Oh, blue moon over Philadelphia, Won’t you shine upon my darling tonight? Tell her someone’s waiting by the river, With a heart that’s burning brighter than your light. And if the morning steals away your silver, And the stars all disappear into the blue, There’ll still be a moon over Philadelphia, And a lonely heart that’s waiting here for you. [Bridge: Gentle guitar solo, brushed drums] Maybe someday you’ll come walking, Down that old familiar avenue. And I’ll be waiting by the lamplight, With a thousand things to say to you. [Final Chorus: Warm male harmonies enter] Oh, blue moon over Philadelphia, Keep your silver shining through the night. Guide my darling safely to the river, Bring her home before the morning light. And when the stars have all gone fading, And the lonely night is finally through, There’ll still be a moon over Philadelphia, But I’ll be standing there beside you. [Outro: Soft piano, humming male harmonies] Mmm, blue moon… Over Philadelphia… I’m still waiting… Waiting here for you… [Instrumental fade, vinyl crackle]
